In this article, users will learn how to use Map Properties in Destination Dictionary to override map properties in Navigation Map.
The information below includes more details on Map Properties, the sections have been divided for your convenience, if needed.
Overview
To access Map Properties
Go to Dictionary > Destination Dictionary > Select and open a Destination Dictionary Item
Tip: You can search for the name of the Destination Dictionary in the search area on the top left.
This saves time and lets the user find what they need quickly. (Refer to the photo below)
Steps
Prominence override controls the size of the text label of your location in the Navigation Map
Available to navigation maps will enable a user to assign the Dictionary Item to a location using Map Editor
Hide from search will disable the location from being searchable in the Navigation Map
Override dark mode colour will enable you to colour the location while in dark mode within Navigation Map
Override light mode colour will enable you to colour the location while in light mode within Navigation Map
Assign Icon / Logo to the Dictionary Item. This enables you to select ‘icon’ as a display option in Map Editor
Select a 3D model from the 3D Assets dropdown. This enables you to assign the 3D model in Map Editor
Save changes
Apply Map Properties to Navigation Map
When ‘Available to Navigation Maps’ is enabled, a user will now be able to assign the Dictionary Item to a location using Map Editor
Steps
Go to 360 Manager > Map Editor
Select the location in Map Editor
Set the Type that is suitable to your type of location
Apply Dictionary Item for the location
To display the icons, choose Label display: Icon only or Both Text and Icon
Select Children (location) within the location if there are any. By selecting children, you are creating location hierarchy. Learn more about location hierarchy here
Override Extrude is used to extrude the height of the location. Enable Override Extrude and set the height of the location in meters (Note: 3 meters is usually used for a 1 story building)
Start Extrude Height is ideally only used for building bridges between 2 buildings (For example, if you set Start Extrude Height as 2 meters, your building will hover 2 meters above the ground)
Enable Hidden (disabled) if you wish to hide this location from the Navigation Map
Enable ‘Locked’ to lock the location
a. Add custom display point (use this tool to control where your logo or label sits within the location)
10. b. After clicking on custom display point, you are able to move the logo/text within the drawing of the location
11. Save changes
Prominence Override
Prominence Override controls the size of the text label of your location in the Navigation Map